Allies Robbed of Initiative By Demonstration of Red Power
UPI reports a week of Viet Cong urban attacks has halted Saigon's momentum, left Hue in ruins, and challenged President Thieu. About 50,000 Communists took part in urban actions, with 24,662 killed in eight days, while American forces plan to seize the initiative and push reforms at home and in the countryside.
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Saigon
UPI
Nguyen van Thieu
Hue
Jewel
Liberation Radio
United Press International
U.S
Vietnam
United States
South Vietnam
Business Newsroom
Bennington Banner
Main St
Bennington
The
Banner Publishing Corporation
Vermont
Many Offer To Help Rebuild Burned-Out Boston Nightclub
Boston nightspot Blinstrub's Village, once the country’s second largest nightclub, burned Wednesday. Prominent help poured in from Richard Cardinal Cushing, Gov. Volpe, Mayor White, and Jimmy Durante, who offered top talent for a fundraiser. Blinstrub estimated losses at 1.25 million with no insurance, seeking aid to rebuild.
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Boston
Blinstrub
Stanley Blinstrub
UPI
Blinstruth
Richard Cardinal Cushing
John A. Volpe
Kevin White
Cardinal
Blinstrub’s
Cardinal Cushing
White
Jimmy Durante
Durante
Daley accuses GOP of stalling Con Con action in Vermont
Lt. Gov. John J. Daley charges Republicans are delaying action on the Constitutional Convention until they win back the statehouse and guarantee their man a four year term. Gov Hoff seeks major reform including a four year gubernatorial term.
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Daley
Philip H. Hoff
Six Die in Meat Plant Blast in Chicago
A massive explosion at Mickleberry's Food Products meat plant in Chicago leveled the building and left six confirmed dead. At least two others were missing, with 76 injured and 23 hospitalized as fires and collapses trapped workers and firemen on the roof amid secondary blasts. The blast, blamed on a gasoline truck crash, also damaged the office section and threatened over $1 million in damage. Roy R. Laidley, plant president, was among the dead with his secretary and another employee missing.
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Black Square
Mickleberry’s Food Products Co
Roy R. Laidley
Ralph Condon
Condon
Laidley
G. E. Dawe
Hinsdale
Bernard Deyoung
Oak Law
Antipollution Tax Concessions Split Senate in Vermont
The Vermont Senate split over tax concessions for industries installing antipollution gear. A 19 to 10 vote killed the House-passed one year tax write offs and local tax exemptions. Opponents argued the carve out hurts industry while supporters warned of losing investment.
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Senate Public Health Committee
House
Sons
Daniel Ruggles
Washington
Edward Janeway
R Windham
Olin Gay
Rwindsor
Ruggles
Vermont
William Wright
D-Chittenden - Grand Isle
Inquest Opens Into Springfield High School Fire
State Fire Marshal John Vergin opens a closed door inquest into the Springfield High School fire that destroyed three of five wings of the 800 student school. Witnesses are testifying as officials rule out arson. probe delayed previously due to contact and data issues.
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Springfield
UPS
John Vergin
Springfield High School
Vergin
Mystery Box Gamble at The Candle Mill
A quirky gambling idea invites shoppers to buy a box for a dollar at The Candle Mill. Each box contains a surprise gift worth at least one dollar, creating a game of chance with no risk of losing money.
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GOP
Peanuts’ Valentines
Bob Dylan
Byrds
Buckinghams
Columbia Rock Machine
John Wesley Harding
the Ballard
Frankie Lee
Judas Priest
ST August
ALL Alor
Watch Tower
the Byrds
Notorious Byrd Brothers
John Robertson
Gary Puckett
Columbia Records
Kentucky
Seri
Vice
Chicago
Adams Clothes Shop
Senate
Inquest
Vermont Bank and Trust
FDIC
Vermont 7S and Trust Company
the Bane Wan Meo
Mr. Kalipolites
Darling Kelly’s
South Bennington
Williamstown
Candle Mill
de Manchester
East Arlington
Arlington
New York State
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